77629 ZIP Code — Nome, TX

Jefferson County, Texas

ZIP code 77629 is located in Nome, Texas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 64.22 square miles and serves a population of 576 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77629

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,527. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77629 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

576

population

64.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nome	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	576
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	245

Geography
Land area	64.22 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	30.0015
Longitude	-94.4190
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

576

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$53,527

Median household income

$35,010

Per capita income

$152,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

268

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	68	11.8%
18 and over	508	88.2%
65 and over	208	36.1%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Black or African American 18.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 3%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	433	71.1%
Black or African American	110	18.1%
Hispanic or Latino	33	5.4%
Other race	18	3%
Two or more races	15	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 30.5%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	30.5%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$53,527

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	31.3%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.5%
Electricity	71.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	67	26.9%
Households with children under 18	61	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	55.8%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.4%	19.7%
Married	82.0%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	10.6%
Divorced	9.6%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	52.8%
High school	24	27.0%
College / grad school	18	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 18.7%

Construction 15.1%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Professional & management 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Other services 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	2.0%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.5%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	22.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	576	100.0%
Spanish	12	2.1%
Other Indo-European	12	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	564	97.9%
Born in same state	564	97.9%
Born in different state	443	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.1%
Not a US citizen	6	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	13.9%
French	50	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	96.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77629

What city is ZIP code 77629 in?

ZIP code 77629 is primarily assigned to Nome, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77629 in?

ZIP code 77629 falls within Jefferson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77629 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 77629 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 77629 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 77629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 77629 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 77629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77629?

The median home value in ZIP code 77629 is $152,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 77629 in?

ZIP code 77629 observes the CST timezone.